Today is a beautiful day, because James warns of the dangers of the tongue, “With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have ta great priest over the house of God, let us … Read more
Lord, I want only to follow you. Don’t let my get ahead of your timing for what you have me do. Don’t let me say things before asking your will. Don’t let me take steps before I ask your guidance. You plan my walk. You decide the turns I’m to take. You make the path … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the writer of Hebrews compared the New Covenant through Jesus’ blood to the Mosaic Covenant, “For when every commandment of the law had been declared by Moses to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such … Read more
I’m thinking of life’s circles and of your provision in my time of need, Lord. You brought the right people and tools when I struggled. My errors caused division, but you brought reunion. My folly threatened my future, but you turned the tables for my benefit and for your glory. You stood in the shadow … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because “‘As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them just as on us at the beginning. And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, “John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” If then God gave the same gift … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because the Holy Spirit fell upon the Gentiles as Peter spoke, “Can anyone withhold water for baptizing these people, who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?” (Acts 10: 47 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, ‘See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?’” (Acts 8:36 ESV) Water #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Today is a beautiful day, because “And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, ‘you heard from me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.’” (Acts … Read more